Introduction

As part of the 4 yearly review of modern awards under s.156 of the Fair Work Act 2009, the Fair Work Commission is reviewing penalty rates in a number of awards in the hospitality and retail sectors.

Penalty rates case transitional arrangements statement issued

Applications regarding outstanding issues have been received as a result of directions in the transitional arrangements decision. These will be dealt with by the Commission as provided by the 4 August 2017 statement.

Penalty rates case transitional arrangements decision issued

A decision in this matter was handed down at 2pm on Monday, 5 June 2017.

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